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Collin County

Texas · 1,064,465 residents · 841.267 sq mi
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Collin County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $100,541. The county has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 572,790 residents. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $337,200. Poverty is rare here, at 6.3% of residents. Households here earn about 58% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,064,465
+116%since 2000
from 491,675 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,265 / sq mi
+116%since 2000
from 584 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.5
+11%since 2000
from 32.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
174K444K714K983K1.3M1990201020202024Collin County
20241.2M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$100,541
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,835 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,240
+39%since 2000
from $33,345 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
63.4%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services12.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration9.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade8.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$337,200
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $151,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,428
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $798 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.9%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 68.6% in 2000
37.1% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+57%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.1%(374,116)
Black4.7%(23,212)
Hispanic / Latino10.3%(50,510)
Asian6.9%(33,902)
Other0%
Diversity Score47.3%(232,707)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic51%(542,472)
Black10.2%(108,100)
Hispanic / Latino15.9%(169,158)
Asian17.7%(188,365)
Other3.8%(40,425)
Diversity Score82.7%(880,728)
Segregation Score25.8%(275,026)
Diversity Score
83
+75%since 2000
from 47 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
26
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
53.2%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 47.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 91.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
19.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.0 min
+43%since 2000
from 20.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 81.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 73.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
54.4%
−17.1 ptssince 2009
from 71.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
50.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
21.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.5%
−74.6 ptssince 2013
from 85.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Home value$415,500+23%
Population140,738−89%
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COLLIN COUNTY VS
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Income$71,938−28%
Home value$241,700−28%
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COLLIN COUNTY VS
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Income$72,182−28%
Home value$248,400−26%
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COLLIN COUNTY VS
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Income$111,498+11%
Home value$437,200+30%
Population1,069,346−18%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Collin County, Texas?

Collin County, Texas has about 1,064,465 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Collin County, Texas?

The typical household in Collin County, Texas earns about $100,541 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Collin County, Texas expensive?

In Collin County, Texas, the median home is worth about $337,200, and the typical rent is about $1,428 a month.

How educated are people in Collin County, Texas?

About 53.2% of adults age 25 and over in Collin County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Collin County, Texas?

About 6.3% of people in Collin County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Collin County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Collin County, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 800,429 residents, a change of about 303 percent over that period.

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